A beach trip in Ledge Point, Western Australia, took an unexpected turn for a local mom. What she found on the sand sparked a wave of online curiosity.
While strolling along the beach, the woman stumbled upon strange, thick white strands protruding from the sand. Resembling jellyfish tentacles or something more "extra-terrestrial," the objects left her and her children puzzled.
The mysterious creatures were seen protruding from the sand. It looked like jellyfish tentacles or something 'extra-terrestrial' scattered all over the beach.
Taking to Reddit, the mom uploaded a photo and sought help identifying the mystery "creature." The comments section exploded with a range of guesses, both serious and lighthearted.
In the comments section, others took a more scientific approach, suggesting tree roots, bleached seagrass, or even bean sprouts, while someone else suggested that the mysterious creature might be beach worms or squid eggs.
One person said: Bless this Planet. Humans are monster under the Bed
A second wrote: there are loads of these aliens in Ireland, but they are less bleached by sun
While a third commented: Tentacles of a large jelly fish
Someone else said: Throw it on the barbie and let us know how it tastes.
The woman further described the object's texture, mentioning it felt like bean sprouts and didn't move when touched. This detail fueled the humor, with some joking it must be something deadly.
While a few shared similar sightings, the tide eventually turned towards a more likely explanation - seaweed.
The bleached appearance due to sun exposure seemed to be the winning theory, and the mom herself concluded her search with this possibility.
'After lots of Google Image searches and a few of these answers, I have come to the conclusion that it's possibly a seaweed that has been sun-bleached as it's not underwater,' the mum decided.
While enjoying the sun, a man was taken aback when he noticed a small, blue sea creature sprawled out on the sand.
The creature was seen featuring short, iridescent tentacles surrounding its body, with a glossy, prism-like skin at its center.
He then posted a picture of the creature's seemingly 'alien-like' appearance on Reddit to seek answers about this sea creature.
Subsequently, the creature was identified as a blue button jellyfish, a marine organism comprised of a colony of hydroids.
While the sting of the blue button jellyfish is not lethal to humans and may cause only dermatitis, these jellyfish pose a significant threat to dogs, potentially leading to severe symptoms.
